Exam 16: Advanced Topics Concerning Complex Auditing Judgments

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If the market value of the reporting unit is below book value and a significant amount of goodwill exists, the presumption is that there has been an impairment of goodwill.

(True/False)

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Question 61

Because of conservatism considerations, auditors should allow a client to overestimate its reserve for restructuring.

(True/False)

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Question 62

The discovery of an intentional misstatement, even if immaterial, could impact the auditor's opinion on the effectiveness of the client's internal control over financial reporting.

(True/False)

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Question 63

Which of the following is false regarding the valuation of goodwill?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 64

When a client has significant and nonrecurring charges to nonoperating expenses, which of the following would be the most appropriate materiality benchmark?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 65

Which of the following statements best describe an issue related to inventory?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 66

Which of the following statements is false regarding materiality judgments?

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Question 67

The iron curtain method for assessing materiality focuses on assuring that the year-end balance sheet is correct and considers the impact of prior-year uncorrected misstatements reversing in later years.

(True/False)

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Question 68

The assessment as to whether a misstatement in a cash-flow classification is material should be primarily based on an income statement perspective.

(True/False)

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Question 69

Which of the following is required by the dual approach for assessing uncorrected misstatements?

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Question 70

The auditor should have a sound basis, supported by objective evidence, regarding accounting estimates and should not fall victim to an "all estimates are subjective" argument in order to waive which of the following?

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Question 71

Performance materiality helps the auditor to determine which of the following?

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Question 72

Misstatements detected during the audit that were initially deemed to be immaterial need not be summarized to determine their aggregate effects.

(True/False)

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Question 73

An audit of Level 1 assets is likely to be less challenging than an audit of Level 3 assets.

(True/False)

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Question 74

In assessing the fair value of Level 1 assets, the auditor can perform an analysis of the volume of trading activity as part of obtaining audit evidence.

(True/False)

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Question 75

The significant judgments related to debt depend on specific accounting rules (U.S. or international) that the company is following.

(True/False)

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Question 76

Which of the following is not a factor adding to the complexity of materiality judgments made by auditors?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 77

Impairment is measured by the difference between market value of the operating segment and which of the following?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 78

Auditors are not responsible for making judgments regarding the fair value of securities.

(True/False)

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Question 79

Almost every asset and liability account requires significant judgments. Which of the following judgments is subject to allowance for noncollectibility?

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If the market value of the reporting unit is below book value and a significant amount of goodwill exists, the presumption is that there has been an impairment of goodwill.

Because of conservatism considerations, auditors should allow a client to overestimate its reserve for restructuring.

The discovery of an intentional misstatement, even if immaterial, could impact the auditor's opinion on the effectiveness of the client's internal control over financial reporting.

Which of the following is false regarding the valuation of goodwill?

When a client has significant and nonrecurring charges to nonoperating expenses, which of the following would be the most appropriate materiality benchmark?

Which of the following statements best describe an issue related to inventory?

Which of the following statements is false regarding materiality judgments?

The iron curtain method for assessing materiality focuses on assuring that the year-end balance sheet is correct and considers the impact of prior-year uncorrected misstatements reversing in later years.

The assessment as to whether a misstatement in a cash-flow classification is material should be primarily based on an income statement perspective.

Which of the following is required by the dual approach for assessing uncorrected misstatements?

The auditor should have a sound basis, supported by objective evidence, regarding accounting estimates and should not fall victim to an "all estimates are subjective" argument in order to waive which of the following?

Performance materiality helps the auditor to determine which of the following?

Misstatements detected during the audit that were initially deemed to be immaterial need not be summarized to determine their aggregate effects.

An audit of Level 1 assets is likely to be less challenging than an audit of Level 3 assets.

In assessing the fair value of Level 1 assets, the auditor can perform an analysis of the volume of trading activity as part of obtaining audit evidence.

The significant judgments related to debt depend on specific accounting rules (U.S. or international) that the company is following.

Which of the following is not a factor adding to the complexity of materiality judgments made by auditors?

Impairment is measured by the difference between market value of the operating segment and which of the following?

Auditors are not responsible for making judgments regarding the fair value of securities.

Almost every asset and liability account requires significant judgments. Which of the following judgments is subject to allowance for noncollectibility?

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